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ASBMB Presents the Week of Biochemistry
70 years ago, on February 28, 1953, James D. Watson and Francis Crick interrupted patrons’ lunchtime at the Eagle Pub in Cambridge to announce that they have, “discovered the secret of life” — the structure of the DNA double helix. In recognition of this historic event, the Student Affiliates of the American Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at TTU is sponsoring the Week of Biochemistry. We invite all students to join us in celebrating and plan several events throughout the week:
Monday, Feb. 27 @ 6pm in LSC 1211 — Test your scientific knowledge at Trivia Night! There will be prizes!
Tuesday, Feb. 28, 11 am to 2 pm in the LSC South Atrium — Bake Sale
Wednesday, Mar. 1 @ 7pm in LSC 1211 — Screening of the movie Knives Out, a 2019 mystery film about a detective investigating the death of the patriarch of a wealthy, dysfunctional family. Starring Daniel Craig, Chris Evans, and Jamie Lee Curtis.
Thursday, Mar. 2 @ 11 am in SLH 126 — Dr. Jeffrey O. Boles will be presenting a research talk about Unnatural Amino Acids.
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2023-2024 Non-Instructional Faculty Assignment Recipients
Congratulations to Dr. Duckbong Kim and Dr. Justin Murdock as the 2023-2024 academic year Non-Instructional Faculty Assignment Recipients!!
The purpose of the non-instructional assignments are: to contribute to the professional growth of the faculty; to improve the teaching and the curriculum across the University; and/or to enhance the scholarship and academic excellence of the University in ways that cannot be accomplished under the constraints of the regular workload assignments. Congratulations!!
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2023 Women’s Leadership Conference
Join the College of Business from 8:00-2:00p on Friday, March 24, at the Women’s Leadership Conference! Our 2023 event features speakers who have established businesses, led non-profits and corporate enterprises, volunteered in their communities, and pushed their careers further with the support of professional networks.
Keynotes include media executive Jasmine Hardin, the Regional VP/General Manager of WSMV 4 Nashville, and Cookeville’s Katelyn Steakley, Executive Director at the PEP Foundation. Concurrent sessions cover money management, career pivots, managing risk and reward, and turning your hobby into a career. As part of our conference package, attendees will receive one of two highly celebrated books, Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus and The House of Eve by Sadeqa Johnson. For more information on our speakers and to register visit: https://www.tntech.edu/business/media/womensconference2023.php.
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SOLO Concert Ticket Release Party
SOLO Artist will be revealed at this event!!
SGA presents the ticket release party! Come join us on March 2 in the RUC Multipurpose Room at 8 p.m. for games, food, and a DJ! We hope to see everyone there! For questions, contact sdbass42@tntech.edu
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Skating Party!
Come to Roller Skate in the Multipurpose Room
On February 28 at 7 p.m., come join us for a fun skating party in the RUC Multipurpose Room! There will be food, music, and fun!! Student Engagement is putting on this event. Contact sdbass42@tntech.edu with questions.
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Budget Office – March Training Scheduled
March budget trainings are now scheduled for anyone who is interested in attending. Please click here to register for General Budget Training needed for signature authority on budget revisions, Position Control Budget Training, Budget Banner Screen Training, and Shadow System Training. For more information, please contact Emalee Hamblen at ehamblen@tntech.edu.
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Faculty Excellence in Online Education Nominations Open
Nominations are now open for the Center for Innovation in Teaching and Learning Faculty Excellence Award in Online Education. Maybe you know an educator that excels in the online environment. Whose course includes innovative technology, engaging online content, and creates an online environment where students feel challenged and inspired. Nominate them for the Faculty Excellence in Online Teaching Award. You can complete your nomination using the form below. Please note, you can only complete one nomination per form. Contact Amy McCoy with questions at abmccoy@tntech.edu.
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Faculty Excellence in Course Design Nominations Open
Nominations are now open for the Center for Innovation in Teaching and Learning Faculty Excellence Award in Course Design. This is your opportunity to recognize a faculty member’s course that stands out for its engaging content, effective assessments, and innovation in design and layout. Nominate them for the Faculty Excellence in Course Design Award! You can complete your nomination using the form below. Please note, you can only complete one nomination per form. Contact Amy McCoy with question at abmccoy@tntech.edu.
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AI in Academics: A Paradigm Shift In Pedagogy
“AI in Academics: A Paradigm Shift in Pedagogy” is a thought-provoking session that will explore the impact of Artificial Intelligence on education and the way it is transforming traditional teaching methods. This session will delve into the potential of AI in enhancing the learning experience for students and how it can be leveraged to personalize education. We will also discuss the challenges and ethical considerations associated with implementing AI in the classroom. This session will provide valuable insights for faculty and administrators who are interested in exploring new and innovative ways to improve education through AI. Contact the CITL with questions at CITL@tntech.edu and register below.
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Speech and Debate Team (Pi Kappa Delta) Showcase Debate
The Tennessee Tech Speech and Debate Team presents our semi-annual Showcase Debate.
On March 1st, starting at 6 pm, in the RUC Tech Pride Room, our esteemed members will be debating the topic “Should President Biden declare gun violence a National emergency?”
Free food and drink will be given to attendees. For questions, contact aholley@tntech.edu
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Employer Spotlight featuring TN Highway Patrol on February 28
Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with recruiters from TN Highway Patrol, at this Employer Spotlight on Tuesday, February 28, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Roaden University Main Lobby (first floor.)
https://tntech.joinhandshake.com/events/1248505/share_preview
Employer Spotlight events are hosted by the Center for Career Development
931-372-3232
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Effective Presentations
Being able to give an effective presentation and gaining confidence at public speaking are skills that will carry over into classes and career. Come to this Eagle Works workshop to learn best practices for pitches and presentations, and also find out what NOT to do! This session will help prepare you for the Eagle Works pitches and will be useful no matter what you do in the future.
This workshop will be Wednesday, March 1, at 5 p.m. in the iMakerspace. FREE PIZZA!
The iMakerspace is on the third floor of Volpe Library. Use the north staircase (past the MyTECH helpdesk) to access. If you need an accessible entrance, please email Andrea at akruszka@tntech.edu before 4:30 p.m. that day to arrange.
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AIAA/ASME Blue Origin Virtual Guest Speaker
Join AIAA and ASME for a virtual guest speaker event. AIAA and ASME will be co-hosting Mr. Jim Cavera, a senior test engineer at Blue Origin. The event will be March 2nd from 11AM to 12PM in Brown Hall room 315. He will speak regarding his engineering career and answer questions about his work at Blue Origin.
If there are any questions, please contact: ecpesterfi42@tntech.edu
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Careers n’ Coffee featuring Aristocrat Technologies on February 27
Take a break and enjoy a FREE cup of iced coffee while speaking with recruiters from Aristocrat Technologies on Monday, February 27, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Roaden University Center Swoops Food Court (ground floor). At Aristocrat, their mission is to bring joy to life through the power of play. Licensed in around 300 gaming jurisdictions, operating in over 90 countries and offering a unique blend products and services, Aristocrat is proud to be a global games powerhouse.
Do not miss this opportunity to network with recruiters as they share information about available positions, which include full-time internships and jobs within company. Get a step ahead and APPLY NOW in Handshake before speaking to recruiters!
Careers n’ Coffee events are hosted by the Center for Career Development
931-372-3232
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Paint Night with Marc Burnett
A fun evening to paint a specially designed piece with Tech’s own alumnus and former VP of Student Affairs Marc Burnett. Join us Monday, February 27th, at 6pm in the Tech Pride Room, RUC 1st Floor. Supplies will be provided. For questions, contact cjohnson@tntech.edu